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How to get fromDetroit Lakes to Staplesby train (Amtrak), bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Staples by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples StationtrainEmpire Builder
    1h
    $8–60
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to StaplesbusJefferson 830
    1h 15m
    $6–50
  3. Drive 63 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Lakes to Staplescar63 mi
    1h 17m
    $12–17
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Staplestaxi63 mi
    1h 17m
    $140–170

Detroit Lakes to Staples by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Staples, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–60 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Lakes to Staples once daily. Tickets cost $6–50 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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